Scottie Scheffler shot a 31 on the front nine at Augusta National as the field at the Masters began the tall task of trying to chase down leader Rory McIlroy

Scottie Scheffler chips to the green on the second hole during the second round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J.

Scheffler hit two balls into the water on par 5s on the second nine and lost more than a stroke on the greens to the field, while posting a 2-over 74 in the second round. Scheffler is even par after 36 holes and was seven strokes behind defending champion Rory McIlroy when he walked off the 18th green.

Scottie Scheffler played his opening round Thursday at the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.

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The world No. 1 shot a 2-over 74 that he didn't feel was indicative of how he played, but after two water balls on par-5s his third green jacket may be out of reach.